Big O franchisee sells two Wash. stores

Big O TIres has three locations in Washington, in Lake Stevens north of Seattle and in Renton and Issaquah south and east of Seattle.

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Big O Tires franchisee Steve Schaut has sold two of his locations in Washington, in Renton and Lake Stevens, but continues to own and operate a location in Issaquah.

The new owners are Dean Frank (d.b.a. West Coast Tire Pro) in Renton and Thomas and Mary Flinders in Lake Stevens. Both are new to the Big O Tires system.

Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

The stores, all in the greater Seattle metro area, are the only three Big O locations in Washington.

"We're excited to have Dean Frank and the Flinders as the newest members of the Big O Tires family," said John Kairys, executive vice president and general manager of Big O Tires, a TBC Corp. business.

"They are energized franchisees new to the system and eager to make a lasting first impression in the market where opportunities have surfaced as result of Steve Schaut re-evaluating his portfolio."

Regarding his future as a Big O dealer, Mr. Schaut said, "Big O has a solid and proven infrastructure that provides extensive support in all facets on my business."

He has been a Big O franchisee for more than 15 years. His d.b.a. is Tires 2 You L.L.C.

Big O did not provide background on either Mr. Frank or the Flinders.

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